modern frame for my 1957 SWB

[pcjames4]

Hello,

I have a 1957 3100 short wheelbase pickup truck and I'm looking for the best solution to get ifs and a new rear end. I thought about buying a mustang II kit but now I'm more interested in a entire donor frame. I would like to put my truck body on a modern frame. I'm hoping to run a 350 and a automatic tranny.

If I were to purchase a SWB 1973-1987 donor truck, will I need make a lot of modifications to use the new frame. Is the wheelbase and frame width about the same as my original frame? Is there a better donor vehicle like a blazer, S-10, chevy car, etc.? Thanks.

 

[Seon]

Hi James,
I mounted my '56 Burb on a '00 GMC Sierra frame and running gear.The truck was lightly rolled. I moved the rear end 2" forward, made some body mounts and installed the Burb body. Now I have all the lastest comfort..cruise control, Vortec engine, auto trans, air, abs w/4 disc brakes and so on.

BTW I answered the last email you sent me many months back but was returned citing it was a wrong returned email address???

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[pcjames4]

Great picture, Seon. Were you able to use everything from the truck? Dp you have any interior pictures? How did the '00 frame dimensions compare to the '56 dimensions?